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Equity Bank’s James Mwangi Honoured by London on Financial Inclusion Excellence

Equity Bank’s James Mwangi Honoured by London on Financial Inclusion Excellence

Recognition signals global confidence in Kenyan banking as Equity’s footprint, balance sheet, and resilience draw...

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The Return of Geoffrey Mosiria to Nairobi’s streets finds traders hiding foodstuffs in toilets

The Return of Geoffrey Mosiria to Nairobi’s streets finds traders hiding foodstuffs in toilets

In a sharp rebuke of unregulated informal commerce, Nairobi Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria...

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National Assembly Scraps Excise Tax on Imported Transformers and Other Goods

National Assembly Scraps Excise Tax on Imported Transformers and Other Goods

The National Assembly has voted to scrap excise duty on a raft of imported goods,...

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The Mid-Week Business Outlook … and How the Projections for the Week Look Like!

The Mid-Week Business Outlook … and How the Projections for the Week Look Like!

Deal flurry, cheaper money and fresh capital injections jolt Kenyan markets into Q2 Nairobi, 16 April 2025...

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Kenya’s digital‑lending platform MyCredit has secured Sh1.4 billion (US$10.4 million)

Kenya’s digital‑lending platform MyCredit has secured Sh1.4 billion (US$10.4 million)

Kenya’s digital‑lending platform MyCredit has secured Sh1.4 billion (≈ US$10.4 million) in new funding, a deal that underscores...

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SBM Bank Kenya Swings to Profit After a Year in the Red

SBM Bank Kenya Swings to Profit After a Year in the Red

SBM Bank Kenya has reported its first quarterly profit in a year, reversing a string of...

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What Kenya – United Arab Emirates Deal Mean for Kenya’s Socio-economic Development

What Kenya – United Arab Emirates Deal Mean for Kenya’s Socio-economic Development

The Kenya-UAE deal represents a significant strategic partnership aimed at strengthening economic, technological, and infrastructural...

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Suspect Detained in Sh49 mn JamboPay Cyber Heist

Suspect Detained in Sh49 mn JamboPay Cyber Heist

Police have detained a suspect in connection with the hacking of JamboPay, a major digital...

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Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi Faces Financial Mismanagement Scrutiny Amid Unverified Arrest Claims

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi Faces Financial Mismanagement Scrutiny Amid Unverified Arrest Claims

As of now, there are no verified reports confirming the arrest of Kiambu Governor Kimani...

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Nigeria’s Central Bank Halts Access Bank’s $100M Takeover of National Bank of Kenya

Nigeria’s Central Bank Halts Access Bank’s $100M Takeover of National Bank of Kenya

April 15, 2025 – Nairobi/Abuja — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has thrown a...